It is with deep sadness that the Knippenberg family announces the death of Frank F. Knippenberg, who passed away on January 10, 2021, at the age of 75.
Frank was born to the late Frank I. and Emma (Waleson) Knippenberg, April 19, 1945, in The Hague, Netherlands. In 1957, he and his family emigrated to Massachusetts and settled in Dorchester.
He earned his associates degree in electrical engineering technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. He went on to earn a master’s degree in engineering and industrial management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He dedicated his career as an electrical engineer to NStar for 29 years. For the last seven years, he worked as a site construction manager for Power Constructors.
Frank coached the Brockton Bantam A All Stars for 15 years. Not only was he a coach but a mentor and friend to his hockey players. He was also a referee for high school hockey for nearly 15 years. Frank was an upstanding member of his local community. He often volunteered at town events and served as a member of the Sandwich School Committee. Frank could always be spotted on the sideline of his children’s sporting events, he was their biggest fan. Frank loved relaxing on the beach, taking family ski trips and spending quality time with his grandchildren.
In addition to being predeceased by his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Joyce (Hooper) Knippenberg, and his brother, Peter Knippenberg. Frank is survived by his four children, Frank H. Knippenberg of South Boston, Kevin M. Knippenberg and wife Julie of Duxbury, Sara A. Simmons and her husband Kent of Colorado, Amy E. Knippenberg of Brewster; and grandchildren, Kegan Knippenberg, Anthony Phillips, Benjamin and Molly Knippenberg. He is also survived by his sister Helene Illston of Dennis, MA and brother Kenneth Knippenberg of Taunton, MA.
It was Frank’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod.
A memorial visitation with the family will be held Monday, January 18th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home located at 154 Route 6A in Sandwich. A funeral service will be held at Corpus Christi Parish on Tuesday January 19th at 11 am. Burial is private. Due to COVID-19 please wear your mask, and follow all social distancing guidelines.
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